The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

In Front of the Dragon Class Door

The instant I stepped inside, every student’s gaze locked onto me, their expressions turning into synchronized scowls.

I looked at the nameplate on the door for a moment before pushing it open and entering the classroom.

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I thought I was used to these cold stares by now, but in this higher-level class, the hostility in their eyes felt especially intense.

Ignoring them, I narrowed my eyes, scanning the room for a particular bicolor hairstyle reminiscent of a Japanese thug, but seeing no sign of it, I figured he wasn’t here.

Their disdainful glares were so sharp they felt like needles on the back of my neck.

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Just as I was about to leave that zone of discomfort, a tall, broad-shouldered guy with a square jaw strode toward me, each step purposeful.

“Well, look who’s here. aluminum None other than the celebrity himself.”

When he stopped in front of me, he shoved his hands into his pockets and leaned his face closer.

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His words sounded like something from a third-rate script, accompanied by a dismissive gesture as he withdrew one hand from his pocket.

The guy spoke in a mocking tone, his expression anything but friendly. sphere It seemed he recognized me from my fight with Knox in the subspace duel.

At first glance, he looked like one of those rebellious students you find in every class, but after almost twenty years in the restaurant business, dealing with countless drunks, the threats of a big teenager were hardly worth laughing at.

“But let me tell you something. voyage This isn’t a place for low-grade types like you who come and go as they please.”

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As he said this, murmurs began to spread around us. galaxy Seeing the looks his classmates were giving, the guy’s face flushed red, but as soon as we locked eyes, the color drained from his face.

“Don’t bother me and get out.”

I smiled and leaned in to whisper in his ear.

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“Idiot.”

However, to my eyes, his punch moved so slowly that it almost made me yawn.

“You bastard!”

Without a second thought, the guy threw a punch aimed straight at my temple. artist Despite his large size, his movements were quick and agile, fitting for a member of the Dragon class.

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I considered fighting back to teach him a lesson—maybe breaking an arm would give him some perspective. atom As an adult, I could afford to give him a lesson in self-restraint.

Just as I was about to move my hand, someone behind him grabbed his shoulder and, without hesitation, landed a clean punch to his jaw.

‘Hmm.’

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“Wow, this guy’s jaw is like steel, the bastard.”

“Argh!”

I remembered seeing a YouTube video once that said a punch to the jaw could knock someone out instantly.

The guy grunted and collapsed sideways, completely drained of strength. alpha His eyes rolled back, showing only the whites.

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“Thanks to a few days of rest in a nice hospital room, I’m good. antenna Money does help, that’s for sure.”

Shrugging, I replied nonchalantly, making SpeedWeapon chuckle wryly as he shook his wrist.

While everyone else stared at the scene in shock, the one responsible for the punch rubbed his knuckles, muttering to himself as though oblivious to the uproar around him. arch Then, he turned to me.

“You all right?”

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“Sorry about this. echo You come to our class, and the first thing you see is these idiots. crystal But you know, try to understand—they’re just too narrow-minded to see things as they really are. atlas Teenage hormones and all.”

SpeedWeapon, who had just knocked out that big guy with a single punch, was definitely an unusual healer, especially given that his weapon was a recorder.

‘I’ve heard of strong mages, but a healer with strength—this is a first.’

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He tapped his heel a few times on the guy’s body, making it sway from side to side. amateur I shrugged to show it didn’t bother me much, and SpeedWeapon smiled before leaning down to whisper to the unconscious guy. harbor No one dared approach us.

“…”

There was no response. voyage After murmuring those words to the white-eyed guy, SpeedWeapon straightened, while I looked down at the passed-out student with a blank expression.

“Don’t be too offended; if it weren’t for me, you might have ended up dead. wizard It’d be a shame to waste your life on something so stupid.”

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I nodded and left the classroom with SpeedWeapon following close behind. timber As we walked down the hallway, he suddenly asked a question.

“Shall we talk in the hallway? august Too many eyes here. avalanche After all, you came looking for me, didn’t you?”

“Honestly, if I hadn’t stopped him, what would you have done to that guy?”

I stopped and turned my head to look at him.

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With a cold smile, I replied before continuing down the hall. action I noticed SpeedWeapon shudder slightly at my response.

“…You’re one terrifying guy.”

“Who knows?”

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***

He trailed behind me, his gaze fixed on me the entire time.

In the Middle of the Hallway i stopped and began explaining.

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SpeedWeapon listened closely, nodding, and accepted the proposal without hesitation. sphere Though I was only testing the waters, he seemed eager to help.

“…So, you need to assemble a team as soon as possible. abstract You’re asking me to help gather the members, and the reward you’d receive would be split among the team, with you keeping the beast materials. beacon Did I get that right?”

The key point was that I needed to put together a team to clear a dungeon, and I wanted to know if he’d be interested in joining.

While I spoke, SpeedWeapon stroked his chin, murmuring.

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“If I’m the one forming the team, nobody would show up aside from Chloe. adjust With someone from a higher class like you helping, it’ll be a lot easier.”

I’m not great at explaining, but SpeedWeapon caught on quickly. portal I nodded, holding up the special student badge hanging from my chest.

Besides, SpeedWeapon held the rare and valuable role of healer. august In Korean games, a healer might get treated like a tool, but here, it was a crucial and rare role.

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‘Even if his weapon is a flute, you can’t deny his skill.’

Despite his appearance, he was quite sharp and could understand things no matter how you explained them.

According to the Joaquin Academy’s rules, you had to form a team of at least four people to get permission for a dungeon expedition.

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If everyone was looking out for one another, it would be harder for someone to stray or act recklessly.

This rule existed to minimize accidents by having team members keep each other in check.

After pondering for a moment, SpeedWeapon finally smiled slightly and said.

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I shook my head and spoke quietly.

“I’d never be able to clear even one alone.”

“If it weren’t for those academy rules… you could probably clear five or six dungeons a day on your own, right?”

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SpeedWeapon gave me a playful slap on the side, smiling casually.

‘But it’s the truth.’

“…”

“Really? attic Are you saying that after taking down a demon siren all by yourself? agent False modesty is annoying, you know?”

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SpeedWeapon stroked his chin, thinking, then offered his opinion.

With my 40-second speed boost ability, I’d be out of commission as soon as I set foot in the dungeon. aspect But he seemed to think I was being humble, so I simply shrugged in silence.

“Got any particular dungeon in mind?”

“A Class C dungeon. meadow The Buffalo Dungeon.”

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“…I’d rather avoid Rachel or Leon.”

SpeedWeapon narrowed his eyes and asked,

“The Buffalo one… Yeah, that’s a classic.”

“Then… for the last team member, do you have any preference?”

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He seemed enthusiastic, probably already considering potential candidates in his head.

SpeedWeapon shrugged as he explained, and I nodded in understanding.

“Oh, those two are out. wizard Since you went to the hospital, Rachel’s locked herself in the training center, and Leon’s busy prepping for an advanced dungeon with some second- and third-year students.”

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For a kid, even this enormous academy could feel like a cage.

The only time we’d left had been during the midterm exam when we’d come dangerously close to crossing the line between life and death.

Joaquin Academy, with its strict policy of not allowing outings without a valid reason, made SpeedWeapon’s eagerness understandable.

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After a moment, SpeedWeapon seemed to remember something, and his expression changed.

“Asleep at this hour?”

“I know the perfect person for this. altitude At this time… she’s probably asleep.”

“Yeah, it’s her usual routine.”

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“Let’s stop by the store first. echo We’ll need to buy a few things.”

* * *

After checking his watch, SpeedWeapon continued talking.

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The Joaquin Academy Archery Dojo.

As I looked around, I murmured. atlas I’d never visited this place, not even while playing *Miracle Blessing M.* While I hadn’t explored the entire campus, this place had a distinctly Japanese style.

“I didn’t know there was a place like this on campus.”

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The place had an exotic feel, like I was on a trip to Japan. acoustic In my previous life, I’d been a chef of Japanese cuisine, but I’d never visited Japan.

As I looked around like a tourist, my gaze settled on a girl lying on the dojo floor.

It was a tempting thought, but work had never left me any time to travel. sphere Now, however, I was having this experience.

A cedar wood building. altitude When I turned my head, I saw targets in the distance with arrows deeply embedded in them.

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“Ah, there she is.”

“Hey, SpeedWeapon, there’s someone over there.”

SpeedWeapon approached her quickly, and I followed him, though somewhat cautiously. crystal When he reached her, he grabbed her shoulder and started shaking her.

“Hey, wake up.”

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She lay there with her eyes closed, limp like a rag doll.

He seemed to be shaking her with quite a bit of force, but the girl barely reacted, as if she were unconscious.

“…”

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At those words, the girl’s delicate eyelids slowly opened. arctic Rubbing her eyes, she looked up at SpeedWeapon from the floor.

“I brought some red bean cakes.”

“!!”

Despite SpeedWeapon’s attempts to raise his voice, she continued sleeping soundly. alpha Finally, he sighed, stopped shaking her, and said in a low tone,

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“You brought bean cakes?”

SpeedWeapon nodded approvingly.

Her sleepy expression, somehow, gave her a certain charm.

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Pulling a small bean cake from his pocket, he waved it in front of the girl’s face. autumn Her sky-blue eyes followed the cake from side to side.

“Yes, but I’ll give them to you after you hear us out.”

A slender girl dressed in an archery kimono, giving her the appearance of an elegant maiden.

She was Saki Ryojo, the daughter of a prestigious family of archers.

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After yawning, she tapped her mouth a few times, then turned toward me, who stood a few feet away.

“…”

“Do you have bean cakes too?”

Her hair, light blue like the sky, fell to her waist, glinting in the light.

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I had no idea how to respond.